Course Outline for React JS (Using Vite) & MERN Stack

CLASS 1 - Introduction to React and Vite

• Overview of React: What is React? Why use React?
• Setting up the Development Environment: Installing Node.js, Vite, and creating a new React project with Vite.
• Basic Project Structure: Understanding the files and folders in a React project.

CLASS 2 – JSX and Components

• JSX Syntax: Writing HTML in JavaScript.
• Functional Components: Creating and using functional components.
• Class Components: Introduction to class components (briefly, as functional components are more common now).

CLASS 3 – Props and State

• Props: Passing data between components.
• State: Managing state within a component.
• State vs Props: Understanding the difference and use cases.

CLASS 4 – Event Handling and Conditional Rendering

• Event Handling: Handling user inputs and events.
• Conditional Rendering: Rendering components based on conditions.

CLASS 5 – Lists and Keys

• Rendering Lists: Using the map function to render lists.
• Keys: Understanding the importance of keys in lists.

CLASS 6 – Forms and Controlled Components

• Forms in React: Creating and handling forms.
• Controlled Components: Managing form data with state.

CLASS 7 – React Router

• Introduction to React Router: Setting up React Router.
• Single Page Applications (SPA): Creating a basic SPA with routing.
• Nested Routes: Handling nested routes.

CLASS 8 – State Management with Context API

• Context API: Using Context API for state management.
• Provider and Consumer: Setting up and using context providers and consumers.

CLASS 9 - Hooks

• Introduction to Hooks: What are hooks and why do we use them?
• useState and useEffect: Managing state and side effects.
• Custom Hooks: Creating and using custom hooks.

CLASS 10 – Advanced Hooks and Performance Optimizations

• useReducer and useContext: Advanced state management.
• Memoization: Using React.memo, useMemo, and useCallback for performance optimization.

CLASS 11 – Integrating APIs

• Fetching Data: Using fetch or axios to get data from APIs.
• Handling Responses: Managing loading states and errors.

CLASS 12 – Building a Single Page Application

• Project Setup: Setting up a new project.
• Component Structure: Planning and creating components.
• Routing and State Management: Implementing routing and state management.

CLASS 13 – Building a Multipage Application

• Advanced Routing: Implementing complex routing scenarios.
• Data Management: Using Context API or a state management library like Redux.

CLASS 14 – Full Stack Blogging System (Part 1)

• Backend Setup: Setting up a simple backend with Node.js and Express.
• Database Integration: Connecting to a database (e.g., MongoDB).

CLASS 15 – Full Stack Blogging System (Part 2)

• Frontend Integration: Connecting the React frontend with the backend.
• API Integration: Fetching and displaying data from the backend.
• Final Touches: Adding authentication, deployment, and final optimizations.

Resources

Some resources to strengthen your learning.

1. React Tutorial - GeeksforGeeks
2. Journey Through React: Beginner to Advanced Project Guide
3. The Complete ReactJs Course - Basics to Advanced | Udemy
4. Reactjs Tutorials [Beginners + Advanced] - SPGuides
5. https://nodejs.org/en/download/package-manager/current%29